Vintage French Christofle Gallia Silver Plate Candle Holder with Handle, Shell

Description

Vintage French
Christofle
Gallia
Silver Plate Candle Holder
with Handle, Shell Pattern
T
his
handsome vintage French
Christofle
silver plated candle holder with handle is designed in the stylish “
Coquille
” or shell, pattern. It bears the maker’s marks of the famous
Maison
Christofle
in Paris. The first  maker’s mark consists of the name “
Christofle
” along with the word “France” written in block letters. The second maker’s mark consists of the initials O.C. (
Orfèvrerie
Christofle
) surrounding the figure of a knight from a chess set. The third mark consists of the words “
Coll. Gallia
” (
Collection Gallia
). The name
Gallia
was registered by
Christofle
to launch their “
Art Nouveau
” silver plate flatware collection. The prestigious grand hotel
Le Ritz
in Paris, as well as the mythic train, the
Orient Express
, were equipped with luxurious table settings of
Gallia
“
Art Nouveau
” and “
Art Deco
” flatware. This candle holder is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Please have a look at our other listings, we presently have more examples of the
Christofle
“coquille” pattern in our store.
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 3/8 inches (8.70 cm)
Total width
w
/handle: 5 ¾ inches (14.60 cm)
Height: 1 5/8 inches (4 cm)
Weight: 3.77 ounces (107 gr.)
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first shipping day after payment is received.
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.
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only.
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Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object.
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Return Policy
No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
14
business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
.
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